2002 MCC ForTwo vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 MCC ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC ForTwo | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | MCC | Mercury |
| Model | ForTwo | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2630 mm |
